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113: The Bonnen Tape Oct 18, 2019

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Local, state, and national politics have been wall-to-wall with breaking news stories and political scandal this week! That's why on this week’s episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina provide a total recap of the latest drama with Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen, and update us on the biggest takeaways from the most recent Democratic Presidential Debate. Brandon and Jeronimo also breakdown the greatest developments in the ongoing “impeachment saga” , and provide fundraising updates on the most competitive 2020 Texas Midterm races.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

Impeachment Update
Turkey and sand, yes sand.
Democratic Debate Recap
Mountain Climbers scale Trump’s border wall

TEXAS TOPICS:

Get Well Boris Miles
Pat Fallon not running after all
North Texas Sheriff calls immigrants drunks
2020 Texas Midterms fundraising roundup
The Birds

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander

112: Impeachment Battle Oct 10, 2019

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Jeronimo Cortina and Brandon Rottinghaus break down the latest political feuds on Capitol Hill, as well as the latest drama from the Texas Legislature. In this week's episode Brandon and Jeronimo discuss the impeachment inquiry against President Trump, and provide a breaking news update on the quid pro quo allegations against the Speaaker of the Texas House Dennis Bonnen.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Roundup: Elizabeth Warren fires National Director
President Trump and Turkey
White House requires immigrants to have health insurance to become permanent residents
NBA drama with Rockets and China
Ellen Degeneres and George W. Bush

TEXAS TOPICS:

Governor Abbott vs. Mayor Turner over Harvey Relief funds
Michael Quinn Sullivan to release recording of Speaker Dennis Bonnen next week
Harris County Courts clash on taxes
2020 Texas Midterms Update
Houston Mayor: Astroworld theme park

111: 2020 Fundraising Update Oct 04, 2019

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On this week's episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jeronimo Cortina and Brandon Rottinghaus take a break from the drama surrounding the impeachment inquiry to focus on the latest updates in campaign fundraising for the 2020 Presidential race. With the Presidential Primaries less than five months away, the pressure is on for the lower-tiered Democratic candidates as they continue to compete for a share of the fundraising and polling requirements they need to meet in order to participate in the next round of debates. Jeronimo and Brandon provide a status update on the very crowded 2020 Democratic field, and make their weekly predictions on the candidates who they believe will have a real shot at capturing the Democratic nomination in July, 2020.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Roundup: Julian Castro in trouble, Kamala Harris shakes up campaign, Bernie Sander's hospitalization
Quick Impeachment Inquiry Update
Happy Birthday Jimmy Carter!

TEXAS TOPICS:

President Trump is coming to Texas
Texas Rep. Will Hurd running for President?
Austin homeless vs. Governor Abbott
Rep. Mac Thornberry retiring
Pete Sessions is back, baby

110: Whistleblower Complaint Sep 27, 2019

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina catch us up with the latest from the 2020 Democratic Presidential campaign trail, and provide an update on California's legislation requiring President Trump to turn over his tax returns in order to get on the 2020 California ballot. Brandon and Jeronimo also explore the political implications of the ongoing impeach inquiry of President Trump and his call with Ukraine, and the Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire's testimony before the House Intel Committee.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Roundup: Mayor Bill de Blasio Out
Bernie Sanders Eliminates Medical Debt
President Trump's Tax Returns Legislation
Amazon Alexa Accepting Donations?
Sleepy Wilbur Ross

TEXAS TOPICS:

MJ Hager: Movie Star
Rep. Filemon Calls Rep. Conaway "Racist Christian Pretender"
Imelda Comes to Play
Rep. Dwayne Bohac Will Not Seek Re-election
40-Day Texas Mayor Announces Run Against Joaquin Castro

110: Brett Kavanaugh Back In The Hot Seat Sep 20, 2019

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This week, Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina give a rundown on the latest sexual allegations against President Trump's Supreme Court Justice nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. Brandon and Jeronimo also provide a recap on the most recent drama out of the Texas Capitol, and on the 2020 Presidential Campaign trail.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Update – Bernie Sanders Fires Iowa Director
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate
Iran + Sanctions
Trump Kills California Auto Standards
Secret Service Buys Jet Skis to Protect Trump

TEXAS TOPICS:

New GOP Caucus Chair
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick vs. Michael Sullivan
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez shifts endorsement from Julían Castro to Joe Biden
Beto and Guns: Rep. Briscoe Cain and GOP Strike Back

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or emailpartypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander

109: Houston Democratic Debate Recap Sep 13, 2019

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Following the night of the 3rd Democratic Presidential Debate at Texas Southern University, Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina recap the biggest moments and key takeaways from the three-hour-long live debate! On this week's episode, Jeronimo and Brandon summarize the issues that took center stage during the debate, and discuss the first-time match up between Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Elizabeth Warren, and the policy rebuttals between the 10 Democratic candidates. Stay tuned towards the end of the show where Jeronimo provides behind-the-scenes insights from his experience inside the media room on the night of the debate!

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Candidate Update
Congress is back in session!
White House bans vaping
National Security Adviser John Bolton resigns
President Trump vs. Chrissy Teigen

TEXAS TOPICS:

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick takes on NRA
Governor Abbott proposes Gun Legislation
Texas Senator Pat Fallon set to challenge John Cornyn

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, and the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

108: Texas Shootings Sep 06, 2019

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Party Politics is officially BACK from it's summer hiatus this week with your two favorite political science professors and podcast co-hosts, Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina! In this week's episode Brandon and Jeronimo provide a full recap on the latest news from the 2020 Democratic Presidential race, the tragic shooting in Midland and Odessa, Texas over the weekend, and a look ahead into the 2020 Texas midterms.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

Hurricane Dorian
Brexit Disaster
2020 Presidential Candidate Update
President Trump Fires White House Aide
Playboy Journalist Gets Credentials Back
Vice President Pence Stays at Trump Resort in Ireland

TEXAS TOPICS:

“Texas Exodus” and U.S. Rep. Bill Flores' Retirement
Texas Senator Royce West and his Government Contract
Senator Ted Cruz Meets Alyssa Milano

107: Democratic debates Aug 06, 2019

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Party Politics is taking a quick break from summer hiatus to cover the most recent political events and breaking news in local and national politics. Co-host Brandon Rottinghaus is joined by guest co-host and fellow University of Houston Political Science professor Jerónimo Cortina, to analyze the first two rounds of the Democratic Presidential debates. Brandon and Jerónimo also update us on the most recent changes in the Texas Legislature and predict how these changes could impact the 2020 Texas midterm election.

Party Politics will officially return from summer hiatus on September 6 with a new co-host joining Brandon! Stay tuned for the announcement!

NATIONAL TOPICS

Winners and Losers of the first Democratic Presidential debates
State of play for 2020 Presidential election
What to expect for 3^rd Democratic Presidential debate in Houston

TEXAS TOPICS

Empower Texans allegations against Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen
Political landscape of 2020 Texas midterm election
Predictions for the 87^th Texas Legislature

106: Trade Wars May 17, 2019

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer analyze the multiple layers of the years-long trade war between President Donald Trump and China. Jay and Brandon discuss the logistics behind the trade talks and how China’s raised taxes on U.S. imports will impact businesses and the American economy. Stay tuned towards the end of the show where Jay reveals a big announcement!

NATIONAL TOPICS

2020 Presidential roundup
Donald Trump Jr. to testify before Senate Intelligence Committee
Alabama abortion ban
Trump gives Pete Buttigieg a nickname
Former President Jimmy Carter breaks hip

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas Senate election
Update on race for Texas Congressional District 23
Texas judicial pay raises
Chick-Fil-A bill is back
Comptroller revenue estimate updated
Sandra Bland Act

105: Constitutional crisis May 10, 2019

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer analyze the potential outcomes of the House Judiciary Committee’s decision to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt after his refusal to comply with the Committee’s subpoenas to provide documents related to special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report.

Jay and Brandon discuss the politics behind Trump evoking an Executive Privilege on all Mueller Report documentation, and explain why the Republican led Senate Intelligence Committee subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr. for his testimony on the Russia investigation.

NATIONAL TOPICS

2020 Presidential roundup
Trump’s tax records reveal big financial losses
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin denies House Dem's request for Trump's tax returns
Trump says “Collusion Delusion” stole the first 2 years of his Presidency
Kentucky Derby winner disqualified

TEXAS TOPICS

Mayoral roundup – Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth
School finance reform update
Sales Tax hike proposal fails
Representative Jonathan Stickland resigns from Freedom Caucus and calls vaccines “sorcery”

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